Controversial West Coast star Jess Hosking’s AFLW career in doubt after personal issue

Cameron Noakes
7NEWS Sport
Jess Hosking’s future in the AFLW is suddenly in doubt after an off-field issue.
Jess Hosking’s future in the AFLW is suddenly in doubt after an off-field issue. Credit: Getty Images

The playing future of controversial AFLW star Jess Hosking is under a serious cloud.

Hosking, the former Carlton and Richmond player who moved to West Coast for last year’s season, is now spending time away from her third AFLW club.

The news comes has Hosking’s teammates returned to pre-season training on Monday.

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Hosking was not at the training session.

The Eagles are reportedly “working through the details” of the personal, off-field issue.

Hosking made headlines in 2022 when she wore X-rated shoulder strapping for a final against North Melbourne.

Hosking raised eyebrows in 2022 with a sinister message written on her strapping.
Hosking raised eyebrows in 2022 with a sinister message written on her strapping. Credit: Getty Images/Screenshot

The “Kill B******” comment on her right shoulder drew the ire of the AFL and she received a ‘please explain’ from the league, but escaped punishment for the “offensive language”.

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Not long after that, she was again in trouble after driving a jet-ski drunk while on a holiday with teammates.

She blew an alcohol reading of 0.137 and told police at the time that she had consumed “a few UDL cans”.

About a year later she was delisted by Richmond and then picked up West Coast for the 2024 season.

The 29-year-old received a one-year contract extension from West Coast after an impressive season in the west, but it is now unclear if she will see out that deal.

Hosking is the twin sister of Sarah, who also plays at Richmond, and together they share a high profile in the AFLW world.

After the strapping saga, the AFL said Hosking was “extremely remorseful and deeply disappointed in her actions”.

The AFL accepted a letter of apology from her and issued her with an official warning regarding the offensive language.

Originally published on 7NEWS Sport

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